Pictures: Chef John Shields' tour of Ireland

John Shields stands near the sign for The Old Goat's Cottage. "weve always joked about having a goat farm with maybe one or two goats for pets," he says.

John Shields stands near the sign for The Old Goat's Cottage. "weve always joked about having a goat farm with maybe one or two goats for pets," he says. (John Gilligan Photo, Special to The Baltimore Sun)

"We were driving along the edge of the coast on a tiny road and came upon a small cottage nestled in the hillside overlooking one of the most beautiful views imaginable  simply stunning," says Baltimore Chef John Shields about the Old Goat's Cottage.

"We were driving along the edge of the coast on a tiny road and came upon a small cottage nestled in the hillside overlooking one of the most beautiful views imaginable  simply stunning," says Baltimore Chef John Shields about the Old Goat's Cottage. (John Gilligan Photo, Special to The Baltimore Sun)

John Shields finds much to love in his ancestral home of Ireland. Shields has taken time to share with us his love of the Emerald Isle, a spot where he retreats to recapture his inspiration and rejuvenate his soul. For more information on visiting Ireland, go to discoverireland.com.